Goodwin left the team's locker room quickly after the game to return to his family, NBC Sports reported. Meanwhile, thousands of viewers at home were unaware of the story behind Goodwin's display. Morgan Goodwin, nee Snow, is an accomplished athlete in her own right; at the University of Texas, where the two met, was a nine-time All-American hurdler and sprinter, and was the 2012 World Junior Champion in the 100 meter hurdles.

Before Sunday's game, Morgan had posted a photo of her husband on Instagram, along with this message: "Lord Jesus, give him strength as he step out on that field today".

Thanking those who had reached out to the family, Goodwin-Snow said her pregnancy had been "an wonderful experience and it was also a tragic experience".